A Prefab M-Hotel on the Cusp
I love the possibilities and ideas presented by the m-hotel from Tim Pyne. That said, I can’t say there’s anything green about the concept (that is soon to be a reality) other than two things, possibly: (1) it’s a non-permanent structure (7-10 years) where the parts can be reused differently in the future and dismantled to make way for a different use on the site, and/or (2) it’s a prefab structure and prefab has the potential for green benefits such as material savings, lower construction waste, and minimized site disturbance, etc. But still, it’s cool and innovative. The m-hotel is designed as a series of steel-framed slot boxes that slide into the frame (which makes for easy dismantling in the future).
The striped m-hotel as you see above is being considered for Sclater Street in London. If approved, the hotel will have 32 units each measuring 16 x 36 feet (576 sf). Work may begin as soon as this summer and should be complete by end of the year. I can’t wait to see the finished product.
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